Understanding the SCQF Framework and qualifications

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The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework is the national qualifications framework for Scotland.  It uses two measures - the level of a qualification or learning programme and the number of credit points awarded to help you understand and compare various Scottish qualifications.

You can find courses or qualifications on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) database

The SCQF Framework website has many resources for individual and employers such as:

NES delivered a session on the SCQF Framework at Support Workforce Learning Week 2023. We have created a series of videos which seek to explain the SCQF Framework and qualifications, tools you can use to map qualifications and workplace learning and understand the levels and equivalency of qualifications across borders.   Watch the videos below

SCQF Framework and qualifications videos